Stewart Lewis

Essay Coach

Stewart Lewis is an author, musician, film producer, and former creative writing professor at University of Maryland and Belmont University. He holds an MFA from the University of Southern California, and his latest YA novel is becoming a movie.

Clients' Testimonials about Stewart

Worth it! As a parent, I was overwhelmed by the college application process. It seemed like an impossible task within the given time frame. HelloCollege completely relieved me of that burden. They guided my daughter through the entire process. From college selections, to creating activities lists, to essay reviews, HelloCollege walked her through every part of the process. Timelines were created for her and deadlines and expectations were transparent. Her college counselor Leslie R and her essay coach Stewart L were phenomenal and my daughter felt supported every step of the way. I cannot be happier with the services provided and highly recommend.

Jillian Negron

Parent of Leila

Sanford H. Calhoun HS

This was well worth money I am extremely happy that we decided to join the hello college team. Stewart and Leslie are the best they were very attentive to my daughter that is what she needed. They were available when she had questions and guide her through the college application process. Stewart is the best essay coach he was very helpful. Thank you to the hello college team especially Stewart and Leslie

Sonya Mora

Parent of Ema

John Hancock College Preparatory High School

Profile

Stewart Lewis has published eight critically acclaimed Young Adult and Adult fiction novels, and several non-fiction essays online and in anthologies. His books have been translated into five languages, and called “Charming” by Elin Hiderbrand and “Spirited” by Augusten Burroughs. He has published with Random House, Sourcebooks, and Turner. His latest Young Adult novel, ONE STUPID THING, is now becoming a major motion picture from director Linda Yellen, starring Sky Katz and Corey Fogelmanis, set to be released in 2025. He has been a professor of Creative Writing at the University of Maryland and at Belmont University in Nashville for over a decade combined. In addition to writing and teaching, Stewart has toured and licensed his music as a professional singer songwriter, sharing the stage with such acts as Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Andy Grammer, and Better Than Ezra. His songs have been featured in the television shows Laguna Beach, Body of Proof, The Biggest Loser, as well as the feature films Firehouse Dog, Violet Tendencies, Shelter, and A Four Letter Word. He is married to Steve Swenson, an NPR executive, and has a daughter, Rowan, who is a commercial dancer. He enjoys traveling, investing in real estate, fine dining, and the cuteness overload from his French bulldog Oliver. 

More about Stewart

Location

Nashville, TN

Area of Expertise

  • Performing Arts & Music
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Liberal Arts Colleges
  • Film/Filmmaking
  • LGBTQ+

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